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Y996 UGW

2001 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,400 mi
Last recorded97,400 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW X598,867 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 UGW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 97,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 96,069 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 95,757 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 95,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 94,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 84,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 77,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 77,950 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,754 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 73,028 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,028 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,639 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 71,639 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,348 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,424 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 62,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,027 miles

ADVISE O/S rear tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 16 Oct 2010 56,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

ADVISE O/S rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,134 miles

front number plate cracked

osf door mirror cracked

osf nsf and osr tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,024 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2008 36,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,385 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,557 miles

slight twist in nearside front flexible brake hose

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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Y996 UGW is a 2001 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2001 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y996 UGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y996 UGW registered?

Y996 UGW is a 2001 BMW X5, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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